Apple iPad 6th Generation (2018) 9.7", 2GB, 32GB, Space Gray
The A10 Fusion chip and 9.7-inch Retina display provide a dependable experience for everyday tasks, though the 32GB storage and 2GB RAM limit modern multitasking. Its refurbished availability makes it an affordable entry point into the iOS ecosystem and Apple services. This iPad is best for casual readers and those seeking a basic media consumption device for streaming video.
RAM 2 GB
Storage 32 GB
Screen 9.7"
OS iOS
17 Overall Score
No current retailer price
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong affordability (84th percentile) 84th
Cons
- Below average ram (5th percentile)
- Below average storage (9th percentile)
- Below average feature (16th percentile)
- Below average social proof (17th percentile)
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Memory & Storage
| RAM | 2 GB |
| Storage | 32 GB |
Display
| Size | 9.7" |
Connectivity
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| Cellular | No |
Physical
| OS | iOS |
vs Competition
| Spec | Apple iPad 6th Generation (2018) 9.7" | Microsoft Surface Pro 11th Edition | Samsung Galaxy Tab S10+ | Lenovo Yoga Tab Plus ZAEG0096US | Xiaomi Pad 7 Pro 62751 | BESTTAB T60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CPU | - | Intel Core Ultra 7 268V | MediaTek Dimensity 9300+ | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | 3000 MHz | AMD Ryzen 5 1600 |
| RAM (GB) | 2 | 32 | 12 | 16 | 12 | 12 |
| Storage (GB) | 32 | 1024 | 512 | 256 | 512 | 256 |
| Screen | 9.7" | 13" 2880x1920 | 12.4" 2800x1752 | 12.7" 2944x1840 | 11.2" 3200x2136 | 12" |
| OS | iOS | Windows 11 Pro | Android 14 | Android 14 | Android 14 | Android 16 |
| Stylus | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Cellular | false | false | false | false | false | true |
| Battery (Wh) | - | 47 | - | - | - | - |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | CPU | GPU | RAM | Screen | Battery | Feature | Storage | Connectivity | Social Proof | Affordability | Water Resistance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apple iPad 6th Generation (2018) 9.7" | 34.8 | 33 | 5 | 30.3 | 32.2 | 15.5 | 9.2 | 20.3 | 16.8 | 84.2 | 46.7 |
| Microsoft Surface Pro 11th Edition Compare | 94.1 | 94.7 | 98.9 | 98.2 | 98.6 | 85 | 97.8 | 92.8 | 48.2 | 0.7 | 46.7 |
| Samsung Galaxy Tab S10+ Compare | 79.3 | 76.1 | 80.9 | 95.8 | 88.2 | 99 | 93 | 77.4 | 93.2 | 7.3 | 97.5 |
| Lenovo Yoga Tab Plus ZAEG0096US Compare | 81 | 79 | 92.6 | 97 | 89 | 96.9 | 83.7 | 92.8 | 90.3 | 21.5 | 46.7 |
| Xiaomi Pad 7 Pro 62751 Compare | 83.9 | 82 | 80.9 | 98.5 | 85.4 | 65.9 | 89.5 | 77.4 | 93.2 | 15.8 | 46.7 |
| BESTTAB T60 Compare | 82.6 | 80.4 | 80.9 | 42.7 | 87 | 88.9 | 74.9 | 58.6 | 58.4 | 39.7 | 46.7 |
Usage Scores
- Overall16.7
- Reading31.2
- Student35.1
- Business9.5
- Art Design12.9
- Productivity8.5
- Entertainment15.5
A full written review is coming soon. The specs, scores, prices and charts above are always up to date.
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